PROPERTY/MANUEL ANTONIO INFORMATION
Once I get to Buena Vista Luxury
Villas, where do I go to check in?
Upon arrival, you will give the representative at the
main Tulemar Gate your name. He/she will direct you to
the Premium Villas Rancho, where you will be met by one
of the Buena Vista Luxury Villas concierges. He/she will
process your check in and escort you to your villa to
familiarize you with your unit. Our drive and/or concierge
will also assist you with transporting your bags to your
villa.
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Are there restaurants close by?
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How far is the exclusive Tulemar
Beach?
The Tulemar Beach is at the bottom of the hill within
the Tulemar Gardens property. The walk from the top of
the hill to the beach is approximately 15 minutes depending
on you physical ability. It is a steep incline so the
return walk would be about 25 minutes back to the main
gate. For your convenience, Buena Vista Luxury Villas
has a courtesy van that will transport you to any location
within the Tulemar Gardens property.
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How far is the Manuel Antonio public
beach?
The Manuel Antonio public beach is approximately a 15-minute
taxi ride from Buena Vista Luxury Villas. You can request
that your concierge have a taxi pick you up on the property
to take you to the beach. Return taxis are readily available.
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How far is the Manuel Antonio National
Park?
The Manuel Antonio National Park is adjacent to the public
beach. The Manuel Antonio public beach is approximately
a 15-minute taxi ride from Buena Vista Luxury Villas.
You can request that your concierge have a taxi pick you
up on the property to take you to the beach. Return taxis
are readily available
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VACATIONING AT BUENA VISTA LUXURY VILLAS
Do you require a credit card on
file at check in?
We do require a credit card on file at check in and you
cannot check in with out this information. Even if you
do not plan on charging anything to your villa, we require
this for any potential damage or breakage to items that
may occur in your villa during your stay.
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Are any meals included with my
stay?
No, no meals are included with your rental rates.
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Can I charge items to my villa?
Yes, you could charge the following items to your villa:
- Beach beverage or food service
- Pool beverage or food service
- Tour deposits
- In villa mini bar charges
- Phone charges
At time of check out you will be presented with a Guest
Services summary to review your charges that are received
by the time of your check out. Please note that phone
charges and last minute villa charges may not be available
at the time of your check out.
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Does Buena Vista offer a concierge
service?
Yes, Buena Vista's concierges are on staff from 6am -
10pm to assist you with all of your vacation needs.
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Does Buena Vista offer daily maid
service?
Yes.
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What is there to do in the Manuel
Antonio/Quepos area?
Click here for more information.
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GENERAL/OTHER
Is there internet service available
on the property?
There are wireless hot spots on the property in all Premium Villas and the famly pool. The cost for the access code is $20 for your stay. Also, there
are two internet cafes within 10 minutes of the property
that offer desktop units or laptop line plug ins.
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Is there a phone number I can leave
with family members?
The phone number to the main switchboard within the Tulemar
Gardens property is: 011-506-2777-0580. The caller would
need to know your villa number, which will be assigned
to you at check in. Once they have this number, they would
simply dial it in when the recorded message picks up.
They could also select "0" to speak with an
operator to ask for you by the last name that the reservation
is under.
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Will my cell phone work in Costa
Rica?
You will have to check with your cell phone provider.
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Do I need to bring towels?
No, you do not need to bring towels. Buena Vista Luxury
Villas provides in unit towels, pool towels and beach
towels to guests.
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Are there safes in the units?
Yes, each bedroom has its own safe. You set the safe with
your own personal identification number.
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What happens if I should become
ill during my stay?
Buena Vista works with an independent medical doctor in
Manuel Antonio who is available on a 24-hour basis and
will come to your villa. He charges $150 for a visit and
will provide a bill, which should be accepted by most
medical insurance companies. There is also a hospital
in Quepos for more serious issues.
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Does my villa have a phone?
Yes, there is a phone in your villa with an answering
machine.
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What are the standard tipping procedures
in Costa Rica?
A 10% service charge is usually added to your restaurant
bill. Gratuities are not included for drivers, maids,
guides or other staff but are customary and left to your
discretion as an individual expression of appreciation.
$1.00 to $5.00 per person a day depending on the level
of service. Tip porters and bellhops $1.00 per bag and
maids from $1.00 - $3.00 per day per room.
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Do I need to exchange money to
Costa Rican Colones?
The official currency of Costa Rica is the Colon, but
U.S. dollars are widely accepted. If you have denominations
of $20 or less, most, if not all places, including taxis,
will take the U.S. dollars and will give you change in colones.
If you only have high denomination bills, you will need
to go to the bank.
U.S. dollars and travelers checks can be exchanged in
banks between 9:00am and 3:00 pm Monday thru Friday. You
will need to bring your passport with you in order to
change currency. Major credit cards and travelers checks
are accepted at most restaurants throughout the country.
ATM's are available Manuel Antonio and there is one conveniently
located across the street from the property, at the Promerica
Bank complex. This ATM dispenses both colones and U.S.
dollars.
Most independent guides and tours only accept cash.
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Are there washer/dryers in the
villas?
There are washer/dryers in the Premium Villas only.
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Do you offer a laundry service?
Yes, forms are available in your villa for this service.
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Do I need an adapter for electricity?
The electrical outlets in Costa Rica are 110V.
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Do the villas have hair dryers?
Yes, each bedroom has its own hair dryer.
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